Overview
Your Role: As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery.
Responsibilities
* Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
* Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach.
* Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards.
* Help assess children’s development under supervision.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
* Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team.
* Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning).
* Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events.
What We’re Looking For
* Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed.
* GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable.
Benefits
* Uniform provided
* Closed over Christmas
* Training to be Provided
Apprenticeship Details
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
* Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
* Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
* Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
* Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Apprenticeship Duration
14 Months
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